EXOS 4622 - Fundamentals of Occupational Hygiene
1027099
Language of Delivery
English
Delivery Options
Online - Bichronous
and
Online - Asynchronous
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Course Description
Occupational Hygiene is the science devoted to the recognition, evaluation and control of workplace hazards that may result in illness or injury. This introductory course is designed to provide a basic understanding of some of the key concepts in Occupational Hygiene, including routes of entry of contaminants into the body, classification of hazards, occupational exposure limits, and methods of controlling workplace exposures. In addition, the student will be introduced to methods of evaluation including the development of sampling strategies.Who Should Take This Course?
Aimed at entry-level and practicing health and safety coordinators, professionals, officers, technicians, supervisors, trainers, management, and administrators.Learner Outcomes
By the end of this course, you should be able to: Describe the fundamental elements associated with the practice of occupational hygiene, the components of an effective occupational hygiene program, and the role of the occupational hygienist. Describe how the Occupational Health and Safety legislation in Alberta pertains to occupational hygiene, particularly in regards to biological, chemical, ergonomic, and physical hazards. Identify various chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards found in the workplace. Describe the use of engineering controls to mitigate worker exposure to worksite hazards. Discuss indoor air quality issues and the differences in assessing them versus traditional worker exposure issues. Describe the fundamental elements associated with the practice of occupational hygiene, the components of an effective occupational hygiene program, and the role of the occupational hygienist. Describe how the Occupational Health and Safety legislation in Alberta pertains to occupational hygiene, particularly in regards to biological, chemical, ergonomic, and physical hazards. Identify various chemical, physical, biological, and ergonomic hazards found in the workplace. Describe the use of engineering controls to mitigate worker exposure to worksite hazards. Discuss indoor air quality issues and the differences in assessing them versus traditional worker exposure issues.Notes
Offered fully online learning - asynchronous or synchronous format. This course is offered several times throughout the year; each specific offering is called a “course section.” When selecting the dates and the section you want to enrol in, look for the note that indicates the delivery format of that specific section—and make sure you have chosen a section that’s offered in your desired format (asynchronous or synchronous). The online components of this course are facilitated through eClass, the University of Alberta’s eLearning management tool. Required reading materials: Alberta Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Regulation and Code, Alberta King’s Printer (alberta.ca/alberta-kings-printer) and specific pages from the TLV and BEIs (Threshold limit values (TLVs) and biological exposure indices (BEIs), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 2020. The required pages for the TLV and BEIs (Threshold limit values (TLVs) and biological exposure indices (BEIs), American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), 2020) will be available in eClass. You will be required to read, understand, and reference the provided pages throughout the course and for quizzes and exams. Students are not required to purchase the ACGIH; however, they may wish to purchase their own copy. Using the 2022 version is also applicable. Scientific calculator (recommended) but a regular calculator will be sufficient. Students will need to have access to a calculator as you will be doing calculations to complete your exercises, quizzes and exams.Recommendations
Applicants intending to complete a program are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to lock in their course requirements.Applies Towards the Following Programs
- Occupational Health And Safety Certificate : Core Courses
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